The PC-based media server allows users to stream a wide variety of content directly to their TV and almost any mobile device. The program streams content from your PC to your devices and set up by installing PlayOn’s software.

PlayOn’s PlayLater service also allows you to turn your computer into a DVR and is great if you want to view Netflix or Hulu Plus content offline. Recording is also supported with PlayOn’s other various streaming apps like HBO Go and NBC.

It’s somewhat shocking PlayOn is still able to get away with this. As the platform starts to become more popular, I can see Netflix and Hulu getting rather upset over the fact that users can record their streaming content.

The main purpose of PlayOn is to allow users to view content available on a mainstream TV channel’s websites, on their television. All you need is a console like the Wii, Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 to make this work. PlayOn then shows up through the sharing features of these consoles. In terms of Android and iOS, you need a simple app to get access to PlayOn’s content.

Performance is relatively solid but I did run into a few buffering issues. This could have been the fault of my WiFi connection or because I almost always have Unblock-Us enabled on my home network to access U.S. content on Netflix and Hulu Plus. Sometimes even paid VPN services slow down your internet connection enough to cause issues like this.

PlayOn also allows you to access Hulu Plus on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii, without having to create a U.S. specific account. This is also true for iOS and Android as well. So if you’ve followed our guide to getting Hulu Plus in Canada, PlayOn will allow you to finally liberate the popular streaming service from the confines of your computer in a simple way.

Right now, a year of PlayOn costs $24.99, a lifetime subscription will run you $49.99 and a PlayOn+PlayLayer lifetime subscription costs $59.99. Since I don’t have much interest in watching online content later, I opted for the annual fee. While I can’t vouch for it, PlayOn also offers a 30-day money back guarantee if you aren’t satisfied with the service.